A quality called “grit” can help a person achieve their long-term goals, some experts say. And playing sports as a kid – or even as an adult – can help a person gain that passion and perseverance, according to new research that found adults who played sports as kids scored higher on a measurement of…
How Modern Marijuana Changes the Brain
August 1, 2022
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Big things are happening for the humble marijuana (or cannabis) plant. On July 21, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) introduced a bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level with Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). Booker released a statement on the bill on July 21, saying this can undo the damage…
What Is the Role of Internet and Violent Video Games in a Generation of Aggressive and Violent Youths
July 16, 2022
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On July 4th, 2022, a man in Illinois took to the rooftop and fired rounds of bullets on the Independence Day parade participants, killing 5 people with 2 more dying later from their wounds and injuring even more. The man, soon identified by the police, is Robert Crimo III, aged 21. Robert Crimo III poses…
25 Amazing Summer Jobs for Teens and College Students
There are hundreds of job titles to choose from across dozens of industries—regardless of your age or stage of life. And this is even true for teens and college students. In an effort to make finding your first job easier for you, we’ve put together a list of 25 summer jobs you should consider. Moreover,…
Why Girls Quit Sports After Middle School
An Australian study has found that while girls continue to experience benefits from sports, they are more likely to quit sports two years earlier than boys, with participation rates dropping off sharply between 13-15 years old. “There are a number of social, psychological and physical benefits to playing sports, but we already know girls are…
‘Unprecedented,’ Over 25 Percent Rise in Suspected Poison Suicides Attempts in Children: Toxicology Doctor
May 31, 2022
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A study on the National Poison Data System (NPDS) has found that suspected suicide attempts via self-poisoning in children have increased by 26.7 percent from 2015 to 2020 with researchers highlighting the nation’s increasing mental health crisis amongst adolescents. “Our study is one of a number that demonstrates that we are experiencing an unprecedented mental…
Doctors Feel ‘Pressured’ to Let Young People With Gender Dysphoria Transition: Psychotherapist
May 26, 2022
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Medical practitioners have admitted to feeling intimidated into affirming young patients as gender dysmorphic even if they are doubtful, due to pressure from the gender transition industry, which could lead to unintended consequences says an Australian consultant psychologist and psychotherapist. The comment was made after independent think tank Women’s Forum Australia on May 20 reported…
4 Teens Shot Dead Within Hours in Small South Carolina City
NEWBERRY, S.C.—Four teenagers were shot dead within hours of each other in a small South Carolina city over the weekend, prompting the area high school to switch to virtual learning while officers stepped up patrols, authorities said. No arrests have been made in the shooting early Sunday in Newberry that killed a 16-year-old and in…
Could Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Acne?
May 21, 2022
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As many as 50 million Americans deal with acne. The blemishes can be painful and, for some, embarrassing. Now, researchers may have found a new weapon to fight acne, one without harsh side effects. A study in Germany has pinpointed omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, wild salmon, nuts and seeds — as a…
High Tobacco Tax Associated with Adolescent E-Cigarette Uptake
May 13, 2022
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A study conducted by the University of Queensland (UQ) on teenagers across 44 different countries concluded that increased tax on tobacco was associated with increased e-cigarette consumption among adolescents. “We found that higher tobacco taxes were associated with higher levels of youth vaping,” said lead author Dr. Gary Chan. “This could suggest that young people…
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